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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.79, 1,096.85 and 440.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.79, 1,096.85 and 440.75 is: 608.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.79 : 1,096.85 = 440.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.79/1,096.85 = 440.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.79x = 1,096.85 × 440.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.79x = 483,440.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,440.48/794.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.26

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